Whirlpool ET1 8MK - Manual (Page 9)

Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, meat
pan etc.)
Outside
Inside walls (Freezer
should be allowed to
warm up so oloth won't
stick.]
Door liners and gaskets
Dark panels
Defrost pan
Condenser Coil
Floor under refrigerator
How to clean
• Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
• Wash with warm water and a mild de­
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
• Rinse and dry.
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metai surtaces provides rust protection.
What to use
Mild detergent and
warm water.
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel: mild detergent;
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax].
Sponge, soft oloth or
paper towel, baking
soda, warm water, mild
detergent.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild
detergent, warm water
• Wash with warm water and
-mild detergent or
-baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g| to
1 quart [,95 I] warm water
• Rinse and dry,
• Wash with mild detergent and warm
water
• Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE Cieaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Mild detergent and
warm water; soft, clean
sponge and soft, clean
cloth. • Wash with a soft grit-free cloth or
sponge,
• Rinse and dry with a damp grit-free
cloth or chamois.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cieansers,
or solvents like acetone, benzine, carbon tetrachloride, etc.
These can scratch or damage the material.
Warm water and mild
detergent.
Vacuum cleaner; using
the extended narrow
attachment.
Usual floor cleaners.
Remove base grille. (See page 8.)
To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
braoe (remove tape; if any].
Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent.
Rinse and dry.
Replace with notched corner to the rear.
Push it ail the way in
Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing
into pan.
Replace base grille.
Remove base grille.
Clean dust and lint from condenser at
least every other month
Replace base grille.
Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows.
Wash floor
Roll refrigerator back.
Check to see if the refrigerator is level.